GB/T 38880-2020, Technical specification of children mask, was officially released and implemented by SAMR and SAC on May 6, 2020.

The voluntary national standard defines the basic requirements, appearance and quality and test method of children masks suitable for 6-14 years old children, and puts forward 19 main performance indicators in the aspects such as protection, comfort and safety.

The standard is proposed by China National Textile and Apparel Council, and developed with the joint efforts of experts in the fields of medical appliances, personal protection, healthcare, ergonomics, textile materials and testing.

The standard provides reference for correctly choosing and wearing children masks, regulating industrial competition and order and enhancing market regulation, and offers technical support to children mask manufacturers.